mp4 - Managing Psychiatric Recovery & Medication Compliance Using Relapse Prevention Therapy

Managing Psychiatric Recovery & Medication Compliance Using Relapse Prevention Therapy Presented by Leonardo Martinez, MSW, LCSW, CADCII, ACRPS Last year serious mood and thought disorders affected nearly 30 million people in the United States. On average though, less than 50% of adults and youths experiencing these mental illnesses received some sort of treatment. As the need to advocate for more services is evident, ensuring that those who receive care stay on track to living fulfilling lives is equally important. Whether through pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, or a combination of these interventions, these treatments restore lives and help this marginalized population thrive in their communities with dignity. However, oftentimes these treatments are so effective that a person facing these struggles begins doing well, feeling better and loses sight of the plan that got them to this point of success. Decompensation is commonplace for those that remain unaware of their individu